Tuesday, 3 September 2013

The purpose of this
flyer is to introduce people to the Tree of Life Project.

Christmas is a time of
celebration, community, and inclusion – but not everyone is included or feels
they can be included.The Ballarat Interfaith
Network (B.I.N.) thinks it is time for our multicultural, multi-faith society to
consider an all inclusive community wide end-of-year celebration – an
enterprise which could include people of all faiths and those who hold no faith
at all.To this end, B.I.N. is planning
The Tree of Life Project.

The Tree of Life is an ancient
symbol and metaphor.It is found in many
faiths, belief systems, and philosophies.Charles Darwin in his work on the origin of life used a form of the Tree
of Life.When Darwin’s 150th
anniversary was marked a few years ago, the world’s scientists established The
Tree of Life Web Project – an online scientific project which can still be seen
on the internet.

B.I.N. is proposing the dates for the ToL Project to be 15th
- 23rd November.

Current plans are for community events around art, poetry
& literature, music, environment, and science.In these events, we hope that inclusion and
community will be the keys and that faith & belief systems, philosophies
and viewpoints will be able to rub shoulders with equanimity.

B.I.N. is happy to welcome people to its ToL Planning
Committee.It is also happy to receive
suggestions and ideas as well as offers of assistance – financial, physical
presence, in kind or whatever.To be in
touch with The Tree of Life Project, please be in touch with

Victorian Faith Networks Council of Victoria

Compass

2018 PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS

Religions getting together in peace

Interfaith Voivces

From the Dacorum Interfaith Network

An Interfaith Tree of Life

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Joining Ballarat Interfaith Network? Please consider...

B.I.N. welcomes new members from a variety of faiths, belief systems, and spiritualities. Membership for individuals is $10 and for organisations is $50. B.I.N. meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Eastwood Leisure Complex, 20 Eastwood Street, Ballarat at 7pm. B.I.N. members would love to meet you.

The Motto of Ballarat Interfaith Network

What is interfaith dialogue?

Ballarat Interfaith Network has the motto "Conversations not Conversions". Interfaith organisations come from a desire to understand and show respect for those of faiths other than the individual's own faith. These organisations allow friendships and dialogue to develop.
Please go to the following link for more detail: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interfaith_dialogue

Title and Background photograph

The title of the blog comes from a Judith Wright poem. To read the poem please go to the post at http://interfaithinballarat.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/wisdom-and-knowledge-gained-beside-creek.html

The background of this blog was taken from a photograph by Brigid O'Carroll Walsh, the author of this blog. The photograph shows oak trees beside the Yarrowee River. It was taken from Esmond Street on Ballarat's historic Black Hill Reserve. Esmond Street forms part of the Yarrowee Trail as well as the Goldfields Track and is a favourite place for walkers, joggers, bikers, and dogs.